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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25
LET US GIVE THANKS.

The fact that there is a general rec
ognitlon of the truth that God governs
in the affairs of men and that the
manifold blessings we enjoy are be-
slowed by an almighty hand, is some
thing for which we have reason to be
thankful. Thanksgiving has become
our great national festival, and to the
thoughtful citizen the rightful oUser-
vance of the day has this year a pc
culiar significance. The year 1887
marks the one hundredth anniversary
of the adoption of our federal consti-
tuition. This constitution has stood
the tests of century, and our govern
ment shines forth to-day as model
for the nations of the earth. Only
by noting the progress that has been
made and by contrasting our liber-
ties with the despotism in which the
subjects of other governments are
held can we realize to what extent as
u nation we have cause for thankful
ness in this centennial year of 1887.
The brotherhood of man has become
an established truth amongst us, and
our country, having passed through the
terrible ordeal of internal strife and
blotted out the foul stain of human
slavery, is once more united and pros
porous. Not only has the seal of dis
approval been placed upon attempts to
render citizens of our common country
alien to each other, but peace reigns
at home and abroad, while the older
nations of the earth are looking on
in wonder and amaZement at the
progress of Il free, self-governing
people. We have cause for thank
fulness that the foundations of the
republic were laid so deep and broad
as to survive the shocks of time, and
that the Christian principles of right
aud justice upon which our govern
ment is based if rigidly applied are
sufficient to overcome the evils of OPP
preston on the one hand and to guard
against the dangers of anarchy and
socialism on the other. We have cause
to be thankful that ours is Christian
land, and that we live in an age when
men are turning to the Christian faith
as the only sufficient remedy for over
coming the evils of the world. AS in
dividuals we have cause for thankful
ness for the return of seed time and
harvest, for blessings in basket and in
store. No general drouth has prevailed
and the year which is drawing to a
close has been in many respects u
bounteOus one; and although disasters
have prevailed on land and seas, vet
we believe that there is a guiding hand
working in all things, drawing us to-
gether in closer communion and sym
pathy, and leading humanity on to
a nobler and higher destiny, Let us,
therefore on this our great anniversary
festival devoutly render thanks to the
Giver of every good and perfect gift,
and implore HIS divine protection and
guidance upon our homes, our state
and nation for the years that are to
come
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25
Friday. November 25, 1887.
THANKSGIVING.
WILL CARLETON.

We thank Thee. o Father, for all that is bright
The CLEAN O! the day aud the stars Of the night;
The flowers OF our youth and the fruit of our
prime,
And blessings that march down the pathway of
time.
We thank Thee. o Father, for all that is dear
The sob Of the tempest the flow Of the tear;
For never In blindness, and never in vain,
Thy mercy permitted a SORROW or pain.
We thank Thee, o Father for song and for feast
The harvest that glOwed and the wealth that
increased;
For never a blessing encompassed earths child,
But Thou III Thy mercy looked downward and
smiled.
We thank Thee. o Father of all, for the power
OF aiding each other in LIES darkest hour
The generous heart, and the bountiful hand,
And all the soul help that sad souls understand,
We thank Thee, o Father for days yet TO be
For hopes that our future will call us to Thee;
That all our eternity form. through Thy love,
One Thanksgiving Day in the mansions above.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
state of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-ss-In
Probate
IA the matter of the estate of Samuel Coad,
deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Samuel
Coad, deceased, having been issued TO William
II. Curry and Philip Allen, Jr.
1t Is ordered that six months from and after
this date be, and are hereby allowed for the
creditors of said Samuel Coad, deceased, to pre-
sent their claims for examination and allowance
Ordered further, that the claims and demands
of all persons against said deceased be
examined and adjusted by this court at
regular terms thereof to be held at the Court
house, i'll the village of Dodgeville in said
county, on the first Tuesday Of April, A. II,
publication of this order for four weeks
successfully in The Iowa County Democrat
weekly newspaper published at Mineral Point
in said county.
By the Court
JOHN I. JONES. County Judge
Dated Dodgeyille Wis, September G. iSS7 6w4.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
ANNUAL MEETING.
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK.
CEC0ND DAVIS SESSION
ANNUAL MEETING.

SECOND DAYS SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 8 a. m.
Board called to order by the chairman
Journal of previous meeting read and
approved.
Additional claims presented and petit
tons to redeem certain taxes read and
referred to the proper committees.
Petition of John Vivian, asking pay
ment for coffin for pauper read and re-
ferred to Sup'ts of the poor.
Petition of f. Lawrey, for refund of
taxes, read and referred to the committee
on tax claims.
Petition of Hans Mellum, in case of
Gunder Bennett, insane person, read.
Mr. Carter requested that Mr.. j. Spens-
lev be allowed to make statement in
regard to said petition, which was grant
ed. Referred TO Dist Atty.
On motion, the chairman appointed
the following committee to investigate
the management of the Poor Farm and
care of its inmates: Messrs. Comfort, Grant
and Levake
Mr.. Ross moved recess until z. NJ,
for the purpose of allowing the full board
time to visit the Poor Farm and the Iowa
County ASYLUM for Chronic Insane.
Motion prevailed,
AFTERNOON SESSION.
z. NJ. Board met pursuant to adj
ment.
The clerk read the list of unclaimed
county orders, and also the report of eX-
penses of the county for the year ending
Oct. 81, 1887, as follows:
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE,
Dodgeville, Wis, Nov. IS, 1887 (
To the Board of Supervisors Of Iowa County,
Wis:
GENTLRAEs:-I have the honor herewith to sub
nit, in accordance with the provisions Of section
66s, X. s., list of unclaimed county orders
naming in my Office for two years more prev
ous the date hereof.
Date No Name Amt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

Just before the recent election The
New York Tribune said: "As goes
New York in November, 1887, so will
go the Presidential election in 1888. +"
Democrats are willing to admit that
The Tribune was about right in its
prediction.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

yey in the city of Mineral Point Iowa county,
Wis, described as follows; Six feet OF the cas-,
SIDE OF said lot forty nine liel commencing at the
Soutn-ssst corner 81 said lot thence west with
high street six feet. thence north to Jail
Aisy, thence esst with Jail Alley six feet
ana thence south to the place of begin
ning; also fourteen feet of of the west side of
SAID lot No. nifty t5ol as follows: commencing at
the southwest corner of said lot, running east
with High street fourteen (lQ feet, thence north
10 Jsl Alley, thence west with Jail Alley fourteen
lip Iee1 ana tnence south to the place of begin
ming upon his paying to the county Treasurer
the sum of eight hundred dollars, and exhibiting
10 said County Clerk said County Tressurer's ne,
ceipt for said eight hundred dollars, provided
that he does so within thirty DAYS from, date
otherwise this resolution TO be null and void
And we further recommend that sl tax certifi-
Gates held oy said county against said property
be ordered cancelled.
Nov. nth, 1887. Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD CARTER,
JAMES JACKSON,
SAMUEL SwINEHAgT,
Committee.
Report and resolution adopted.
On motion board adjourned.
CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

State of Wisconsin County Court for Iowa Comfy
in Probate. ~
Notice is hereby given that at s regular term
OF me iowa county Court TO be held in and for
said County, ST the Court House in The yiIlsgs
OF Dodgevilie, IL said county, on the 9th dav OF
December A. d. lSS7, being the first 'TuesCisy OF
said month at O'Clock in the afternoon of said
day, the following matters VIII be heard aud CON
sidered:
The application of Francis Terril and William
Ierrill to admit to probate the last will and tes-
lament of John Terril late of the city of Mineral
Point in said county deceased.
And it is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested by
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
successfully prior to said day of hearing in The
Iowa County Democrat, a weekly newspaper
published in said county.
BY order of the court:
JOHN 7. JONES, Judge
Dated Dodgeville. Wis, Oct l7th 1887. lS-wS
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rendered county clerk of said county, is just
rue and correci account of hi. receipts and dis
5ursements such cierE for the time above men-
toned.
W ". WILLIAMS.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 18th day
of November, A. ID 1887.
J. THos. PRYOR, JR., Notary Public.
RECONCILIATION.
Received on Rademp finus.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

No, weeks board furnished inmates ........ 1.20l
No weeks board furnished masons, car
penters, &C., working on asylum. 80
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1851
Number head of stock Horses s, Mules 2, Cows
2s yearlings calves Is, sheep 60, hogs 55, shoats
u.s. chickens lo0 Ducks go Turkeys 10.
Produce OF farm this year-Oats l2b1 bu., pota
toes 35obu., onions 10 bu., carrots 40 bu., beets
40 bu., cabbage 200 heads, timothy and clover
hay 10 tons, Hungarian hay 20 tons. number of
acres corn planted 20, all of which the cutworms
killed. then planted 10 acres in drills and 5
in hungarian. SIS hogs slaughtered al an average
of 200 lbs total 1000 lbs IS sheep slaughtered at
an average OF 50 lbs, total 1850 lbs.
We have repaired mile and u of fence, all new
posts and wire.
Number lbs. of butter 1909 lbs. Wood cut and
in the shed 20 cords.
The health of the inmates is good at present.
On LIST OF January 1887, the insane numbering q
were removed to the Iowa county asylum tor the
chronic insane.
Iwould recommend to your honorable body that
the poor house be repaired as It Is sornea hat d.
lapidated for the coming winter
All of which is respectfully submitted
Z. J. PERKINS
Overseer of Iowa County Poor House.
To the trustees of the Iowa county Insane Asylum.
GENTLEMEN: I herewith submit my report of
the Iowa county insane asylum from January lst,
1857, to November 18th A D. 1881.
IOWA COUNTY INMATES. Male. Female Total
zn@ Il -r.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

CIRCUIT Court, Iowa County, Wisconsin
y Catharine Mulcahy, plaintiff, VS.. Timothy
Healy, John Healy and Thomas McGilligan de
PENDANTS.
The State of Wisconsin TO the said defendants
and each of them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons
exclusive of the day of service, and defend the
ABOVE emitted action in the court aforesaid; and
in case of your failure so to do iudgment will he
rendered against YOU according TO the demand
OF the complaint SPENSLEY 4 MCILHON,
live PlsintitfiS .ttnrns,s
2. o. Address. Mineral Point Iowa County. Wis,
The complaint in the above entitled actiou is
on hle with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Iowa county, Wis. SPENsLEY x MCILHoN
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

Eau Claire, Wis
Adam Dresser. Dear Sir: Your letter came TO
hand in due time. The suit arrived safely. I
wore II yesterday and everybody said it was an
elegant IT. wish you could see Il; but that will
have TO be deferred.
Enclosed find order for $40. the amount OF
yonr bill. / think q suit like mine would have
cost 1t least $50 here. and not have az good . fit
AZ long as you continue TO give - good sstisiae-
ton you have in the past shall certainly
promise you my future patronage Hoping 10
hear from You again and thanking you for your
kindnen, fireman.. Youn Truly. .. PHILLIP.
Civil Engineer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

On motion of Mr.. Metfert the report
was adopted
List of jurors was referred to the COM
mittee on bonds AMI salaries.
The committee on public property sub
mitted the following special report:
To the Honorable, the County Board OF Iowa Co,
Wisconsin,
The undersigned. committee on public proper
ty. beg leave to submit the following special re-
port We have had before US and carefully con-
sIdered the application of William l.. Tallman
for the purchase of parts of lots No. forty nine i9
and fifty (5u) of Vliets survey in the city of Min
eral Point, Wisconsin, known as the Maynew
property, for the sum of eight hundred dollars,
and we hereby submit the resolution hereto an
nexed and recommend its adoption:
Resolved That the county clerk of this county
be and he is hereby authorized, instructed and
directed to convey to William l.. Tallman the
following described real estate belonging to Iowa
county. the same not having been donated or
quired to be held for a particular purpose, viz :
Parts of lots forty i9) and $50 of Vleits sur
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All of which is respectfully submitted.
" W. WILLIAMS,
County Clerk.
Report of George Paulson, County
Treasurer. read as follows:
COUNTY TREAsURER's OFFICE,
Dodgeyillc Iowa County, Wisconsin,
November 10, 1887.
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors Of Iowa
County, Wisconsin:
GENTLEMEE:-I have the honor herewith to sub
nit to you my annual report OF receipts and dis
hursemeuts, and all other transactions of nv
office, as County Treasurer, from the 9TH day Of
January, 1897, to the 3lst day Of October, 1887,
both day inclusive:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

Montfort Wis,
Adam Dresen. Sir: Ineiosed please find draft
for $500. The clothes 1T all o k
Toun. T. J. DAVIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25
TESTIMONIALS.
FKoa PROF. HAAxILL-

FEoa PROF. HAAxILL-
New Orleans, La
Mr. Adam Dresser, Ny Dear Sir: The clothes
came all right and nj splendldiy. have had
clothes made by the best tsilors IA Chicago Gin
cinnati and other cities but never had ANY thah
fit me perfectly as those you made. May you
be successful in your business. Yours Resp'y
B. ). HAMMILL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

Mr.. Z. j. Perkns's term as overseer expired
March LIST, 1887. Thereupon we renewed the con-
tract, and also appointed him superintendent of
the insane asylum for one year, at salary of
$500, allowing him to hire all necessary help,
subject, however. to the approval of the superin-
We appointed Mrs. E. j Perkins, Enatron Of
the asylum for one year, dating from January isi E,
1887 at a salary of 500.
We engaged Drs. Jno. II. Vivian & Son for
medical attendance on the insane and the paupers
at the poor house for one year, from April Let,
1887. they are to make bi monthly visits, and o
attend at all other times when called or necessary
Also to furnish all medicines, and the use Of all
instruments required in such attendance, for the
sum of 500 a year.
ing from December 2lst, 1886, in the following in
surance companies, viz German American, of
New York $1,000; North American of Philadel-
phia, 5000; Hartford of Connecticut, 5000; Home
of New York $4,000; Royal of Liverpool $1,000;
total ST. 5000; at premium rate of 3per cent, $780,
and permit to complete the east wing $50, total
$50.
During the:year there has been cistern built
Of over 500 barrels capacity, convenient to the
laundry and the house. wind mill erected and
tank of 1875 barrels, with an unfalling supply Of
water, which can be thrown to auy part of the
asylum and is conveyed by pipes into the several
buildings wherever needed. over 1900 feet IN
length of ditchine done, at an average depth of
five feet, for water piPce and sewage; the dirt
dug out of the baseulelCs, carried back md grad
ed around the buildings, and other necessary
convenisnces made.
The main reliance for labor to do the work out
side of the institutions is on the insane.
The old IN is none TOO near the poorhOuse,
now; since the removal of the insane to the asy-
lum IL is much too for away for convene nee or
safety. and new one ought to be built. We
have already located a site for one, ct renson-
able distance from the asylum OF sufficient size
to stable horses and 20 milk cows, aud hold a
fair supply of fodder; had the foundation dug,
partly built, and enough rock hauled on the
ground to complete it. We therefore respectfully
recommend that barn be built thereon immeGi-
ately.
A well-stored icehouse would be useful, and
even profitable in of sickness, or for Keeping
fresh meat, etc., during hot weather. We rec
e6mmeni that au ice house be built.
Find returned herewith the books, itemiZed
bills, and other vouchers The overseer's report
is h. reto attached ano made part of this report.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
W, s. DIMoCK,
JAS. SPENsLEY,
KEARToN COATES.
To the Superintendent of the Poor of Iowa
County.
GESTLEMEN:-I herewith submit my annual re-
report of Iowa county poor house aud farm Tor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

No. weeks board furnished lows Co.
patients to Nov 18th, icss.-----.. 2lal
No. weeks board furnished patients
belonging 10 other COUNTIES -
Total board furnished inmates S5s
Amt due Iowa Co. from other counties for
clothing and other expenses ~ ~
The uafier,ts have Dug over two thousand ieet
of bitches averaging Eve feet deep and renlied
them again dug q large cisIern. ana graded AL
around the buildings
The health OF the patients Is good, except three
or four eonsumpsive cases
All of which Is respectfully submitted
T. J. PEKKIxS,
sup't Iowa Co. Insane Asylum.
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All of which is respectfully submitted
GEORGE PAULSUN
County Treasurer
Referred to the committee on Treas
urer's accounts.
Report of County Clerk read as follows:
To the honorable Board OF Supervisors Of Iowa
county, Wis.
GKNrLENES:-I have the honor herewith to
submit report Of the receipts snd disbursements
of nv Office from January oh, 1857, TO October
Sist, 1887, both days inclusive
W. W. WILLIAMS, County Clerk, in sceoant with
lows County. DR..
To cash received frou t. NJ. Goldsworthy,.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

Mr. Adam Dreseu, Dear Sir: My suit came .. X.
on Saturday evening" and thew were voted sue
cess by the entire family. They suit " me per
fecuy. Respectfully y. w. McsAIK
Boscobel. Wis.
Friend Dresser: The suit OF clothes ordered Of
''who made themr' and where did you get that
suit.- and who got them upY are questions heafd
on ali Sides aud all admit they nt immense. snow
ing that YOU are an artist nj cutting. Be sure
and keep my measure for II was 70 move to
Chicago or Eew York city would send 10 you
for my clothes. Yours &c. "kAsHK" HUBBEL.
Dodgeville Wis
Mr.. Adam Dresser. Dear Sir: Find inciosed
draft for full amount OF suit. Adam / am per
fectly satisfied with the suit. it's excellent IT.
that Ii II suits my idea. never better plessed
with . suit than am with this. don't think II
possible 70 obtain q better made up suiithaa
mine. No. job. Youn Respt u. T. KELLY
Cedar Rapids. Ia
Mr. Adam Dreson Dear Sir: The suit receiv-
cd from you all .. K. and il pronounced BY
everyone 70 be perfect i never had better fitting
workmanship and wearing goods than those you
nave mace for me and can save from $40 TO tio.
PER suit and get better suited than can in CHI
eAgo. With kind regards remain.
foun Resp. FORD kowE-
Lancaster. Wis.
Friend Drese8: The suit came 70 hand to-day
and the same gives entire safisfaction-aD extra
good nj Very Truly Youn.
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THIRD DAYS SESSION

THIRD DAYS SESSION.
THURSDAY, Nov. 18th, 1887, 9 a. IN.
Board met pursuant TO adjournment
members all present.
Journal read and approved.
The special committee on manage
ment of the poor farm reported as fol-
lows:
To the Honorable Board Of Supervisors of iowa
County, Wis:
GENTLEsEN:-We, the committee appointed to
investigate matters at the poor farm would report
thst we did personally converse with the In
mates and found them all in general good health,
comfortable, and, with q few exceptions. con
coutented and with the careful supervision of
the superintendent and care usually given by the
oyeTseer the friends of this unfortunate need have
no fears but what they will be well cared for.
We would recommend that new floor be put
in the dining hall; also, that the south eDd Of the
roof OF the north wing be repsired.
All of which Is respectfully submitted.
Dated Dodgeville, Nov. 10th, 1887.
/. c. COMFORT,
GRANT.
H NJ LEyAKE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-25

Mr.. SaDpDeti IN the cnalr.
Mr.. Rewey submitted report of the
joint and advisory committee on the In
sane Asylum, which was read as follows:
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors of lows
County. Wisconsin;
The undersigned, joint and advisory building
committee of the Insane Asylum building. re-
specially submit the following report OF the pro-
ceediugs OF said committee for The term con-
mencing Nov. 18th, 1886, and ending Nov. lath
1851
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RECEIPTS
To balance on hand January 3, 1SST..-..S S2l IL
70 cash reed fr I'M town and city treas. 72l46 AZ
4" - Grant Co. Change of vcnue) 100 60
" - Delinquent tax roll for 1886. 81 ~
" 4" Tx sale Of May IL, 1887 49,. $50 ~
" A" State Treas. srate school fund iO640 50
." " Sale OF taN certificates .... . $50 50
6 % Intere,t on tax cert. sold 1873 SO
" &c &c Clerk, redemption fees
Co, land 49,, 331 o5
on suits. ........... ....... ....... SIS 60
- " Justices Of the peace, fines. So 90
State Treas, delinquent tax
for 1886 ........................ 81 50
Total SS69Ti So
DISBURSEMENTS.
BY State Treas, State tax, town and city
loans 80 .....,..............s 25546 81
BY +. j. Bennett, Register Deeds. !C3 IS
by Il. j Burgess, Tor cleaning safe lock - 90
BY town and city treasuIeTs for making
delinquent returns ............ ......e % 81
by e. Mariner, bonds and coupons for 81 1850 90
BY coupons ON asylum bonds D.. ....... 1850 co
BY town trcasurers, state school fund 1860 80
BY county orders. 49,. ............... 19l67 %
Iv court certificates ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2iS0 80
BY scalp certificates NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Alb 10
by Supt of schools salary.......... ... 500 90
BY express, and ). w. Reese, refund of
taxes 80. ....... .............. -. 66
Total ............ ................s si547 80
Leaving balance November ist, 1887 =. 2i2I 70
DETAILED STATEMENT OF TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1856
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IDtal ....,...-..-...S oO 90
Respectfully submitted
W. w. WILLIAMS,
County Clerk.
To the Iard OF Supervisors of Iowa County:
GENTLEMES:-I herewith submit u report of the
expenses of iowa county for the year ending Oc-
tober 81, 1887.